5 New London attractions Worth Visiting in 2017

Lets face it, you’re bound to visit London twice, possibly three times in your lifetime. You’ve seen Big Ben, you’ve been on the London Eye, and you want to see the new sights that this cultural hub of the world has to offer!

This blog post is all about some fairly new attractions that may have slipped you by, but are totally worth checking out.

Bonus travel tips for 2017:

1) You can now use Apple or Android pay instead of an Oyster card, or a contactless debit or credit card if you have one!

2) With the introduction of the Night Tube, you can now enjoy the London underground 24 hours a day for the same price!

Night Tube services are now running on the Victoria and Jubilee lines, and most of the Central, Piccadilly and Northern (Charing Cross) lines.

3) The Mayor of London Sadiq Kahn has introduced a new 2 for 1 ‘hopper’ fare for buses.

Travel on 2 buses within an hour and pay just £1.50 for both rides with your Oyster card!

Looking for somewhere to stay in London?

Check out FG Properties for centrally located apartment rentals in London. I stayed with them recently in November and found their rates to be affordable based on 4 friends sharing an apartment.

We managed to secure an apartment within walking distance of West Kensington tube station, which made transportation options easy around the city of London.

It was nice to have our own place to share with a fully functional kitchen so we could dine in on a few occasions.

It was also nice to have home comforts at our disposal such as a washing machine, dishwasher and cosy couch to watch TV on after a long day exploring London.

You’re made to made to feel right at home with FG Properties, be sure to check out their website for rate enquires.

What are you waiting for! Get together and organise a group trip to London. You can find last minute deals as well if you’ve happened to have left all of your planning to the last minute.

1. Go to the Top of the Shard

The Shard is one of the most striking new additions to London’s famous skyline, and the view from the top is not to be missed.

Londoners have been coming up with all sorts of inventive ways to check out the view from the upper floors of this £2billion development.

The most original has to be the famous toilet on the 68th floor within the View visitor’s centre, boasting 40 mile views of London through a ceiling-to-floor window!

Alternatively, book a table at GONG on the 52nd floor for exclusive cocktails and dramatic views. Many Londoner’s just stay for one drink to check out the view!

4. Arcelormittal Orbit + The Slide

(Photo credit: The ArcelorMittal Orbit tower, London – Gary Ullah.)

Part of the huge redevelopment of Stratford for the 2012 Olympic Games, this structure (designed by famous sculptor Sir Anish Kapoor) offers extraordinary 20 mile views over Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Containing 60% steel from the world’s largest steel company ArcelorMittal, there is now a slide running down the entire height of the structure.

Coming in at a height of 178m makes this the world’s longest tunnel slide! After your adventure with the ArcelorMittal Orbit, stroll over to Westfield in Stratford City to shop in one of the world’s most beautifully designed shopping centres.

5. Harry Potter Studio Tour

The studio runs a free shuttle bus from Watford Junction Station for those who can show their purchases tickets in advance.

This set in Leavesden was the home of production for all of the Harry Potter movies for over 10 years, and many of the props and costumes were carefully put aside by the props department.

Feast your eyes upon the wonders of the Great Hall, drink authentic (non-alcoholic) Butterbeer out of a real tankard, and hunt for a Golden Snitch around the studio! And for a bonus experience, jump on the Northern Line to King’s Cross to find the real Platform 9 and 3/4..

Thank you for reading my blog post.

Thank you for reading this blog post all about the new attractions worth exploring around London!

If you’ve already been, now is the time to explore London again in 2017.

If you do have any further questions, I’m very happy to help. You can leave a comment below in the comment section of this blog post.

— Dave Brett

Travelling the world, one adventure at a time. Follow the UK's leading solo adventure travel blogger, Dave Brett on his travels around the world. An Adventure travel blog that features travel tips and advice, inspirational stories, travel videos and travel photography that will help you inspire and plan your next trip abroad.

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